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How to measure and choose your corner sofa cover?

This article is also available in French: Comment mesurer et choisir sa housse de canapé d'angle ?

20/06/2024 · 2 min read · By the Designix team
How to measure and choose your corner sofa cover?

The sectional sofa, generally bulky, is a centerpiece of the living room. It is important to choose a cover that matches the dimensions of the sofa and the style of your interior.

Measuring your sectional sofa correctly

Before investing in a new sectional sofa cover, take all essential measurements. Measure the width and depth of the seats, distinguishing between the seat depth and the corner, which is usually larger. Note the height of your sofa, which corresponds to the height of the backrest.

Don't forget the armrests and the base of the sofa. Some cover models offer elastic bands to cover this part, while others end with a skirt to hide the bottom and legs. For a sofa bed, choose a multi-piece cover that does not interfere with its transformation into a bed.

 

Measuring your sectional sofa correctly

 

Choosing your sectional sofa cover

Whether you are replacing a worn-out cover or changing your style, buying a new sectional sofa cover is an opportunity to rethink your interior decoration. Being imposing, the sectional sofa can be a decorative object on its own or fade into the background by opting for a sober color that will highlight the rest of your decor. Covers with patterns or bright colors are suitable for a clean, minimalist decor, while well-accessorized rooms will prefer neutral colors like gray or ivory.

 

Choosing your sectional sofa cover

 

Why choose a sectional sofa cover?

Before throwing away your worn-out sofa, think about investing in a cover! If you were considering sewing it yourself, opting for a sectional sofa cover will save you trouble, as the shape of this piece of furniture makes DIY solutions difficult. This type of cover, available in many colors and materials, saves you from spending a fortune on buying new furniture.

Ready-to-use covers are machine-washable and inexpensive, making them a practical and economical choice. Semi-custom covers are designed to fit specific brands and models. With the vast choice available, you will certainly find the dimensions and style you need.

 

Why choose a sectional sofa cover?

 

Accessorizing your sofa cover

If choosing the color of your new cover is difficult, think about the many accessories for your sofa. You can break up the monochrome look of a solid-colored cover with an assortment of cushions of different colors and sizes. Conversely, patterned covers can be softened with a solid-colored throw that adds sobriety and protects the seat.

 

Accessorizing your sofa cover

 

Creating harmony

Over the years, the decorative accessories in your living room have likely evolved. Have you recently changed your curtains? Choose a sofa cover that matches these new shades. Conversely, you can sprinkle your room with a few objects that match your new cover. A candle holder, a few dried branches in a vase, and a frame chosen in the same tones will create a discreet but elegant harmony.

 

Creating harmony

 

Adapting your cover to usage

Another essential aspect to consider when choosing your sectional sofa cover is how you use your sofa. Will the seat be subjected to repeated assaults from children? Do you often eat while comfortably seated on your sofa? Do you share your sofa with a pet?

All these parameters determine the choice of the cover material. Families with children will prefer strong, easily washable materials to cope with potential damage. Leather is perfectly suited, but some fabric covers are also easy to maintain. Suede covers, which are more fragile, should be reserved for careful use.

Adapting your cover to usage
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